Broadcaster Press 11 September 17, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com A Busy Fall Season in the Senate By Sen. Mike Rounds The Senate is back in session, which means we are traveling back to Washington for votes, committee hearings and meetings with constituents who visit the Capitol to advocate for their issues. In August we had our instate work period, which gave me the opportunity to meet with many South Dakotans in communities across the state. We attended fairs, met with veterans, spoke to community groups, held a field hearing to address the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the Missouri River and simply visited with people over coffee. It is important to me to hear directly from South Dakotans about the issues they’re concerned with so I can work to address them when I’m in Washington. South Dakota is the best place in the world because of our people. I’m always grateful to South Dakotans who take time out of their busy lives to visit with me. Now that we’re back in session, we’ve got a lot of work to get done. We will continue confirming federal judges, who will serve lifetime appointments. Congress must also finalize our annual appropriations bills. We passed a two-year budget agreement this summer that was negotiated by the president, House leadership and Senate leadership. The deal prioritizes spending for the military and for our veterans while simultaneously avoiding a default on our debt, taking steps to avoid an unnecessary and costly shutdown and ending the threat of sequestration for two years. Negotiators also agreed to no “poison pills” that could sink an appropriations bill by including partisan language. We’ll spend the next few weeks making progress on the appropriations bills and work to avoid a government shutdown this fall. Finalizing the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is a priority for me as well. Both the Senate and House passed their versions of the NDAA this summer, but we now must work out the differences between the two bills before they can be signed into law by the president. Historically, the NDAA is a bill that passes with strong support from both sides of the aisle, in both chambers of Congress. It includes provisions related to the next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, which will be based at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The NDAA will help to rebuild our military, restore our combat advantage, build a more efficient and effective force and improve the lives of military members and their families. Last but not least, we need to pass the U.S.Mexico-Canada trade agreement, or the USMCA. The USMCA is a free trade agreement that would replace NAFTA. It was signed by President Trump last November, and awaits action in the House of Representatives. If enacted, it would create additional opportunities for U.S. ag producers and manufacturers to increase trade with Canada and Mexico, two of our largest trading partners. I urge Speaker Pelosi to act on the USMCA soon. The Senate stands ready to pass it once it comes to our chamber. We have plenty of work to get done over the next few months, and I’m looking forward to it. The input and ideas you give me when I’m home help me to make better decisions for you when I’m in Washington. Thank you for visiting with me over August, and please continue to share your concerns with me. I can always be contacted through my offices in South Dakota or Washington, or online at www.rounds.senate.gov/ contact. Vermillion Public Library Offers Free Automotive Repair Help Online Studies show consumers are keeping their cars longer. With more older cars on the road, repairs are on the rise. People in Vermillion, South Dakota interested in taking wrench into their own hands to save money, now have a resource to help. Clay County residents can access reliable automotive help online 24/7 through ChiltonLibrary, a resource available on the Vermillion Public Library website. Trusted by automotive enthusiasts for more than 100 years, ChiltonLibrary supports “do-ityourselfers” of all skill levels. No other source contains more years, makes and models. ChiltonLibrary, from Gale, a Cengage company, provides access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today as well as many new vehicles! This continually updated resource provides step-by-step repair procedures as well as troubleshooting guides and diagnostic trouble codes, photos, illustrations, diagrams, and multimedia (videos and animations) simplify even the most complicated tasks. In addition to finding repair information, library users are able to: • Look up recalls and service bulletins • Find estimated labor time helping users confidently estimate repair costs • Prepare for ASE mechanic certification with test prep quizzes ChiltonLibrary supplies a solution for the “do-it-yourselfer” that is easy to use no matter the skill level. With product enhancements such as mobile optimization and ReadSpeaker text-tospeech technology, ChiltonLibrary is a perfect solution for all vehicle needs. Repair, maintenance and specification tables provide critical data on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward. Clay County residents can access ChiltonLibrary from library computers or remotely by visiting the library’s website www.vermillionpubliclibrary.org. For questions or more information, please contact the library at 605-677-7060 or email vplstaff@vermillionpubliclibrary. org. Arrrrre you advertising in the Broadcaster? Watch the “treasure” pile up when you advertise in the Rounds Accepting Spring 2020 Internship Applications PIERRE– Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that he is currently accepting internship applications for spring 2020. The deadline to apply for internships in his Washington, D.C., Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls offices is Tuesday, October 15, 2019. College credit is available. Duties in the Washington, D.C., office may include tracking legislation, researching bills, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and providing legislative support. Duties in the South Dakota offices include researching constituent inquiries and requests, participation in outreach activities, assisting staff on special projects, handling phone calls and constituent requests and sorting mail. In all offices, students will work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing skills and gain an in-depth understanding of a Senate office. Interested college students should complete the online internship application and submit a resume no later than Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Resumes should be submitted to intern coordinator Kari Weller at kari_weller@rounds.senate.gov. Information about the internship program, along with the application, can be found online at www.rounds.senate.gov/internships. Additional questions can be directed to Kari Weller at (605) 336-0486. Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! Book Chatter Continues At Vermillionyou saw it in the Tell them Public Library Broadcaster! 624-4429 The Vermillion Public Library continues to host this popular new “un-book club” in the Small Conference Room on the first Friday of every month at 1:45 p.m. www.broadcasteronline.com Do you enjoy talking about the books you’re reading? Do you need help choosing your next book? Is there a specific book you want to rave about? Bring a book you’ve recently read and share it with the group! Help yourself to refreshments, get comfy, and prepare to listen, chat, and possibly take home your next favorite book from the Vermillion Public Library. All are welcome 201 W. Cherry, Vermillion to this casual round table discussion. The Vermillion Public Library can be found at 18 Church Street in Vermillion. For more information, www.broadcasteronline.com call the library at 605.677.7060, or visit www. vermillionpubliclibrary.org. 201 W Cherry Vermillion, SD Phone: 624-4429 Fax: 624-2696 Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! 624-4429 Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! 201 W. 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